Tottenham overcomes early red card to post 3-0 win in revamped Europa League
Fenerbahce's players celebrate the opening goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Fenerbahce and Union SG at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo)[ASSOCIATED PRESS]
Tottenham marked its return to European competition after one-year absence by overcoming an early red card to beat Qarabag 3-0 in the revamped Europa League. Defender Radu Dragusin was sent off in the eighth minute for bringing down Juninho to prevent the forward from going in alone on goal. But the hosts opened the scoring just four minutes later. Travel disruptions forced the game to start 35 minutes late. Roma allowed a late goal and settled for a 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao. Mika Godts had two goals for Ajax in a 4-0 rout of Besiktas.
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Tottenham's Archie Gray, left, and Tottenham's Brennan Johnson celebrate after a goal during the Europa League soccer match between Tottenham and Qarabag in London, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/David Cliff)
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